Online ESL Teacher Certificate Program

ESL Teacher Certificate Program

The University of Winnipeg is very pleased to be offering the ESL Teacher Certificate Program (ESL TCP) in a new online format. This will make this program more accessible to students both locally and internationally. To ensure quality of programming, the syllabus has been designed to meet the standards of TESL Canada, the national accrediting body for ESL teacher education.

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The Online ESL TCP is comprised of the following:

120 hours of TESL theory and methodology which includes the following courses:

Course must be completed following a specific course schedule. While most tasks are completed independently and at a learner's own pace, students must follow the general course progression of 1 module/week for the course of 10 weeks.

Please note: Course are offered on a rotational basis, and are all subject to minimum enrolment.

Course Information

Fall 2017 Term

Dates: September 11th - November 17th,2017

Course #2: Understanding the Language Classroom*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.

Course #4: Developing the Language Skills - Online*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.

Winter 2018 Term

Dates: January 15 - March 23, 2018

Course #1: Thinking About Theory

Course #3: Developing the Language System: Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.

Spring 2018 Term

Dates: May 14 - July 20, 2018

Course #2 Course Name: Understanding the Language Classroom*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.

Course #4 Course Name: Developing the Language Skills*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.

Fall 2018 Term

Dates: September 10 - November 16, 2018

Course #1: Thinking About Theory

Course #3: Developing the Language System: Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary*Note: this can be taken as the first course in the program.